There are 6 ways to get from Cowes to France by ferry, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
best- Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
7h 5m€127–363Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoriabus 810
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
14h 32m€70–107Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
- Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane SOU - ORY
4h 55m€108–403Ferry, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
7h 32m€127–363Ferry, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
7h 54m€107–273Ferry, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
7h 40m€112–283
Cowes to France by ferry, bus, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cowes to France is to ferry and bus which costs €70 - €110 and takes 14h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Cowes to France is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs €100 - €410.
The distance between Cowes and France is 505 km.
The best way to get from Cowes to France without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 14h 32m and costs €70 - €110.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Cowes to France, including transfers.
France is 1h ahead of Cowes. It is currently 3:51 AM in Cowes and 4:51 AM in France.
There are 22316+ hotels available in France.
What companies run services between Cowes, England and France?
There is no direct connection from Cowes to France. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Red Jet Terminal, take the bus to ASDA & Marlands, walk to Coach Station, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 5, walk to Heathrow Terminal 5 station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG), walk to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2, then take the train to Châtelet - Les Halles. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Châtelet via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Terminal, ASDA & Marlands, Coach Station, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Bercy in around 14h 32m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–330
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–200
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 2380 019192
- post@redfunnel.co.uk
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Red Funnel
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